Multi-Product Testing Strategy & Cross-Browser Automation for a Swedish Financial Institution

Background & Challenge

• Complex Multi-Product Ecosystem: Each platform had unique workflows, user roles, and integration requirements necessitating end-to-end testing across interconnected systems.
• Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ensuring consistent user experience across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari browsers.
• High Release Frequency: Frequent feature releases and bug fixes required continuous validation to prevent regressions and maintain system stability.
• Financial Data Security: Testing scenarios needed to verify compliance with financial data security standards and ensure accurate processing across products.
• Limited Testing Visibility: Absence of centralized reporting hindered progress tracking, bottleneck identification, and full test coverage assurance.

How We Helped

Strategic Assessment & Framework Design

• Conducted comprehensive analysis of user workflows and interdependencies across all fintech products.
• Defined risk-based testing approach, prioritizing high-impact functionalities and critical business workflows.
• Created centralized test strategy handling cross-platform, cross-browser, and integration testing requirements.

Cross-Product Testing Framework Development

• Built modular, reusable testing framework using Playwright and TypeScript enabling seamless testing across products and workflows.
• Implemented Page Object Model (POM) design pattern to enhance test maintainability and scalability.
• Integrated sophisticated test data management for scenario-driven testing, ensuring flexibility for diverse financial use cases.

Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform Automation

• Automated comprehensive browser compatibility testing using Playwright across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
• Performed manual exploratory testing on mobile and tablet devices to validate usability and responsive design.
• Ensured consistent user experience across all supported platforms and devices.

CI/CD Integration & Automation

• Built comprehensive end-to-end and regression test suites integrated with GitHub Actions for seamless CI/CD pipelines.
• Enabled parallel test execution to dramatically reduce feedback cycles and accelerate release velocity.
• Automated reporting workflows to track test progress, failure analysis, and quality trends.

Enhanced Reporting & Collaboration

• Integrated Playwright testing framework with Zephyr for centralized test case management and real-time progress tracking.
• Generated detailed automated reports via GitHub Actions, enabling stakeholders to monitor quality metrics and take proactive actions.
• Established clear visibility into testing coverage, bottlenecks, and system health across all products.

Outcomes & Benefits

• Improved Testing Efficiency: Automated over 80% of repetitive test scenarios, reducing manual testing efforts and saving significant time while consolidating test coverage across all products.
• Faster Release Cycles: Reduced release cycle time by 40% through automated regression testing integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhanced Product Stability: Resolved over 300 cross-platform and integration issues, ensuring consistent performance across all platforms and browsers.
• Increased Stakeholder Visibility: Centralized reporting provided real-time insights into testing progress, failures, and coverage, improving decision-making across teams.
• Stronger Compliance and Security: Validated all workflows against financial security standards, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Quality Assurance: Ongoing automated framework enables confident frequent releases without regression risks.

Tech Stack

• Playwright with TypeScript for cross-browser automation
• Page Object Model (POM) design pattern
• GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipeline integration
• Zephyr for test case management & reporting
• Parallel test execution infrastructure
• Mobile & tablet device testing
• Automated security & compliance validation

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